Manager, Toxicity Response, Epidemiology

2 months ago

St Leonards, Australia Ministry of Health Full time

Employment type: Temporary Full-Time (up to 31 January 2026)
- 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
- Be a part of an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve
- Join a passionate team, committed to growth and development
- Your work will have a direct impact on the community, making a positive difference

The Ministry of Health is dedicated to delivering high-quality services and improving the health outcomes of the people in New South Wales. We value collaboration, innovation and excellence, as we strive to create an environment where employees can thrive and make a real difference.

**About this role**

NSW Health operates a world leading drug surveillance and early warning system, protecting the health and wellbeing of the community. The role leads this program and the team responsible for it.

This rapid surveillance program collects intelligence to inform signal detection, conduct risk assessments and implement public health responses. The program uses data from police seizures, and toxicology from hospitalisations and coronial investigations. The team also analyse alcohol and other drugs epidemiology using data from surveys, wastewater, ambulance, poisons centre, emergency department presentations, hospitalisations and deaths.

The role coordinates responses with NSW Health Pathology, NSW Ambulance, NSW Police Force and NSW Poisons Information Centre, and other stakeholders. The role also leads a multidisciplinary team providing timely advice to the Government. Building networks, maintaining trust, strategic leadership and communicating complex information, are critical skills for this role.

This is a great opportunity to lead a team operating a high-profile program, impacting the lives of people in NSW.

Crown Clerk 11/12, salary from $139,787- $161,663 plus Super and annual leave loading

For more information, read the full Role Description.

**What you'll be doing**

This role manages the Toxicity Response, Epidemiology and Surveillance team within the Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs to:

- lead surveillance, analysis and reporting of drug epidemiology, use and related harms
- lead environmental scanning and reporting for emerging issues and substances of concern
- undertake triage and risk assessment of drug and poisoning incidents that may impact public health
- lead the monitoring and coordination of the public health response to toxicity incidents
- lead a multidisciplinary team including an epidemiologist, biostatistician and public health/clinical toxicology registrar
- develop and maintain alcohol and other drugs epidemiology and early warning stakeholder relationship in government and non-government organisations across Australia.

**About you**

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with Essential Requirements:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health surveillance and reporting or related discipline or equivalent professional experience
- Extensive experience working in epidemiology, surveillance, or biostatistics; and experience working in AoD, pharmacology or toxicology
- Current knowledge of population health information, analytics and monitoring systems and good analytical, conceptual and communication skills

**How to apply**

Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Describe a situation where you have led the analysis and interpretation of data to support a public health investigation?
- Describe an example where you have collaborated with key stakeholders to achieve an objective?

**Closing Date: Monday 25 November 2024 (11:59 pm)
**What we offer**

The Ministry of Health offers its employees a range of benefits and opportunities to help you succeed in your role, with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. You will have access to support networks, employee assistance programs, and flexible work arrangements. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**Working at The Ministry of Health**

The position is located in St Leonards, in a modern, purpose-built building within an activity-based working environment. Close to public transport, cafés and local amenities.

**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
**Ministry of Health is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of Health in New South Wales.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

**Additional information**
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This i

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